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Partners in Hope Inc

EIN 31-1305869 · Troy, OH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAITH BASED COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION OR BELIEF. RELEVANT PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED THAT OFFER COLLABORATIVE CONNECTIONS ACROSS THE MANY ECONOMIC POPULATIONS BY BUILDING TRUST, INTEGRITY AND RESPECT.

Income
$494,128
Spending
$484,922
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
8
Highest pay
$52,000, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $371,181 spent. EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: A MULTI-TIERED PROGRAM OFFERED TO FAMILIES WHO WANT TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. THE "GETTING AHEAD" PROGRAM IS THE FIRST TIER AND IS A 10 WEEK PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES AND LEADS FAMILIES TO BUILD AND DEVELOP THEIR OWN PLAN. "THE STAYING AHEAD" PROGRAM IS THE SECOND TIER WHERE PARTNER FAMILIES MEET REGULARLY FOR ACCOUNTABILITY, GOAL SETTING, AND TARGETED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. OTHER CLASSES OFFERED WERE THE PARENT PROJECT AND R-RULES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COUNTY COURT. OVER 80 PARTICIPATED IN OUR EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT CLASSES. OVER 120 PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY EDUCATION THROUGH OUR POVERTY SIMULATIONS.
  2. $53,856 spent. RELIEF SERVICES: CRISIS INTERVENTION- TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO LOWER INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL CRISIS. THIS INCLUDES UTILITY PAYMENTS, NEW EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION, WORK BOOTS, OR PERSONAL CARE ITEMS. IN 2024, 766 NON-DUPLICATED FAMILIES WERE SERVED. "CHRISTMAS SHOP" - A RECIPROCITY-BASED CHRISTMAS PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS FAMILIES TO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME OR RESOURCES THEN SHOP FOR THEIR CHILDREN. IN 2024, 199 CHILDREN WERE SERVED. ADDITIONAL RELIEF SERVICES INCLUDE "CHRISTIAN AUTO REPAIR" - 36 FAMILIES WERE SERVED AND OUR "TAX CLINIC" SERVED 105.
  3. $188 spent. CAREGIVERS- CAREGIVERS PROVIDE RIDES TO PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 62 TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, ONLINE GROCERY SHOPPING AND PICK-UP, AND OTHER ERRANDS. VOLUNTEERS DONATE MILES ON THE ROAD TO ASSIST CLIENTS TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORT IS PROVIDED THROUGH CALLS, OUTINGS, AND CONNECTION TO OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS. IN 2024 THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 270 RIDES TOTALING OVER 4,000 MILES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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